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MHST 101 - Introduction to the History and Literature of Music (Spring 2022)

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Secondary Sources for Music Research (instructional video)

Secondary research involves the summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research. Common examples of secondary research sources in music include books, encyclopedias, news articles, review articles, CD liner notes, and scholarly webpages. This research guide will introduce you to the skills you need to successfully navigate these tools. 

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